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dupixent for copd

recently the FDA approved dupixent for copd. It was originally prescribed for asthma and other conditions. Just wondering if anyone else has tried this for...

recently the FDA approved dupixent for copd. It was originally prescribed for as...

Batbara

•27 days ago

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I have copd. Diagnosed 18 yrs ago. I get awful panic attacks in the night. I'm a smoker and wish desperately that I could stop.

Just posted in tops instead of here. I have copd. Diagnosed 18 yrs ago.

CLM55

•27 days ago

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Asthma and mental health

Hi everyone, My asthma has been poorly controlled for over a year and I have been hospitalised 5 times through ambulance, ED, GP etc. 2 weeks ago, I had my...

Hi everyone, My asthma has been poorly controlled for over a year and I have be...

Bolt21

•27 days ago

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Symbicort

Has anybody ever experienced tooth sensitivity since being on Symbicort? my teeth hurt when I put them together. Hopefully it will ease as I get used to it ?

Has anybody ever experienced tooth sensitivity since being on Symbicort? my tee...

Jones48

•28 days ago

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peak flow 180 to 250

I’ve become allergic to my indoor cat. I’m on a preventative and puffer. The cat can’t go outside as she hasn’t been spade. Should I rehome? I have a good...

I’ve become allergic to my indoor cat. I’m on a preventative and puffer. The c...

bonfire

•28 days ago

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NHS advises doctors to tell patients with asthma how much their inhalers are contributing to “climate change”

The Greener NHS has issued new guidance advising doctors to stop prescribing blue asthma inhalers, which are used by millions of patients, due to their...

The Greener NHS has issued new guidance advising doctors to stop prescribing blu...

Ground

•28 days ago

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Dymista and Chicken pox

I been working in a primary where there has been a large outbreak of chicken pox. I used dymista nasal and there is a warning in the leaflet "More serious or...

I been working in a primary where there has been a large outbreak of chicken pox...

elanaoali

•29 days ago

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Beta Blockers?

Hi, I was recently told I have a tachycardia issue which I was then told by a Dr beta blockers could help with this. However, I was also informed by another...

Hi, I was recently told I have a tachycardia issue which I was then told by a ...

CookieMunch22

•1 month ago

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The new powder inhaler isn't helping...

I have been prescribed the new powder inhalers (without my consent) as they're better for the environment. But they don't help at all. When I can't breath they...

I have been prescribed the new powder inhalers (without my consent) as they're b...

data_vs_lore

•1 month ago

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Prolonged chest infections post-Covid

Hello, just wondering if anyone has had similar experiences to me post-Covid. I’ve had asthma for 40 years, since I was 5, and I count myself very lucky that...

Hello, just wondering if anyone has had similar experiences to me post-Covid. I...

JoBo1979

•1 month ago

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FeNo monitors

I had a FeNo reading of 142 and am tested once every 3 months. Has anyone got experience or recommendations of the home test machines? Is there a cheap one on...

I had a FeNo reading of 142 and am tested once every 3 months. Has anyone got e...

Z987

•1 month ago

1 Reply

Asthma and A Fib

Hi everyone, Currenty having a lot of issues trying to control my BP , A Fib and asthma issues . Am currently on a beta blocker and there is suspicion that it...

Hi everyone, Currenty having a lot of issues trying to control my BP , A Fib an...

Jances13

•1 month ago

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Carry case for fostair nexthaler

Can anyone recommend a carry case for fostair nexhaler? Thanks

elanaoali

•1 month ago

2 Replies

Cold Weather

Asthma + Lung UK have updated their webpage on cold weather and asthma ❄️- take a look here: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/cold-weather

Asthma + Lung UK have updated their webpage on cold weather and asthma ❄️- take ...

ALUK_Nurses

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8 puffs 200/6 Symbicort daily for years

hi there, Just wonder if anyone else has been on 8 puffs Symbicort 200/6 daily for a few years and has been OK on that much. I use it with spacer. I have a...

hi there, Just wonder if anyone else has been on 8 puffs Symbicort 200/6 daily ...

sciencepotato

•1 month ago

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Ventolin is better, Salamol is just cheaper version

I've been using Ventolin since childhood. First time, some 15 years ago, I was prescribed Salamol by GP, I didn't realise until I got it from the Chemist. I...

I've been using Ventolin since childhood. First time, some 15 years ago, I was ...

Farid21

•1 month ago

28 Replies

asthma/bronchiectasis

Hello I was diagnosed with severe allergic asthma in 2014 after many years of asthma. Been under two severe asthma services now in the north-west (you may...

Hello I was diagnosed with severe allergic asthma in 2014 after many years of a...

ccccc

•1 month ago

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Whistling when you exhale

My diagnosis

McMD

•1 month ago

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35 Years & desperate for help with Asthma

I have had mild and well controlled asthma since age 5. In October 2022 I had an adverse reaction to a Covid vaccine, in and out of hospital with breathing...

I have had mild and well controlled asthma since age 5. In October 2022 I had ...

rob27489

•1 month ago

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Back/rib ache

Hi all,I've been been trying to find an answer to this for a while but not come up with much. I had an exacerbation that put me in hospital on 15th September...

Hi all,I've been been trying to find an answer to this for a while but not come ...

Pinkpaddler

•1 month ago

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relvar ellipta neck pain

I’ve been on the high dose of relvar for almost a month now . I have had really bad neck pain and upper back which seems to be getting worse. I can’t think...

I’ve been on the high dose of relvar for almost a month now . I have had really...

Jones48

•1 month ago

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over 80s Covid booster + flu jab

i just want to warn some people if your have any health issues and been ask to have your over 80s Covid booster and flu jab at same time .. my carer Alan...

i just want to warn some people if your have any health issues and been ask t...

StuWin50

•1 month ago

18 Replies

Beta Blockers with asthma

Hi everyone, I have asthma plus paroxysmal a fib. My normal inhalers are Flovent , Levalbuterol and I take montelukast. Also am on metoprolol Succinate Er for...

Hi everyone, I have asthma plus paroxysmal a fib. My normal inhalers are Flovent...

Jances13

•1 month ago

16 Replies

Cortisone allergy ?

Hello everyone, I have had asthma and neurodermatitis for a long time. At the beginning I was given a cortisone spray for asthma and at some point a cortisone...

Hello everyone, I have had asthma and neurodermatitis for a long time. At the b...

Userforall

•1 month ago

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prednisolone rescue pack no longer being prescribed

I had my asthma review yesterday by phone. I have been on the mart regime (fostair 100/6 and spriva 2.5) for a little under a year. Yesterday I was told...

I had my asthma review yesterday by phone. I have been on the mart regime (fost...

elanaoali

•1 month ago

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Nucala vs Fasenra

I am male 69 years old and I have been diagnosed with eosinophilic asthma ten years ago. My astma was controlled by budesonide+formoterol, as well as,...

I am male 69 years old and I have been diagnosed with eosinophilic asthma ten ye...

Lourdas

•1 month ago

17 Replies

Montelukast with MART ?

Hi, I have read a lot about the MART way with asthma and discussed using my Fostair and not using my blue inhaler at all, do people still take Montelukast...

Hi, I have read a lot about the MART way with asthma and discussed using my Fos...

blackmememe

•1 month ago

23 Replies

High Blood pressure

Has anyone noticed or been told their blood pressure is very high? I’ve never had a problem before but since using Fostair my blood pressure has gone sky high....

Has anyone noticed or been told their blood pressure is very high? I’ve never ha...

Omi679

•1 month ago

11 Replies

What's this new trigger. Raising my voice?

Do you think it might be because this year some of the classes I teach are bigger and I'm having to raise my voice more?

Do you think it might be because this year some of the classes I teach are bigge...

shimself

•1 month ago

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Re symbicort inhaler

I have been on symbicort for many years now, I perhaps am lucky, but never had headaches my issue is mouth ulcers. Hope you get sorted soon. Try looking at The...

I have been on symbicort for many years now, I perhaps am lucky, but never had h...

Shaft1952

•1 month ago

2 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for November 2024

dupixent for copd

I have copd. Diagnosed 18 yrs ago. I get awful panic attacks in the night. I'm a smoker and wish desperately that I could stop.

Asthma and mental health

Symbicort

peak flow 180 to 250

NHS advises doctors to tell patients with asthma how much their inhalers are contributing to “climate change”

Dymista and Chicken pox

Beta Blockers?

The new powder inhaler isn't helping...

Prolonged chest infections post-Covid

FeNo monitors

Asthma and A Fib

Carry case for fostair nexthaler

Cold Weather

8 puffs 200/6 Symbicort daily for years

Ventolin is better, Salamol is just cheaper version

asthma/bronchiectasis

Whistling when you exhale

35 Years & desperate for help with Asthma

Back/rib ache

relvar ellipta neck pain

over 80s Covid booster + flu jab

Beta Blockers with asthma

Cortisone allergy ?

prednisolone rescue pack no longer being prescribed

Nucala vs Fasenra

Montelukast with MART ?

High Blood pressure

What's this new trigger. Raising my voice?

Re symbicort inhaler

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